Sober and cautious: M&S spring style mirrors mood in the boardroom

Next season's long sleeves, midi lengths and muted tones showcase prudent aesthetic in challenging times for retailer The Marks & Spencer fashion showcase operates on three levels. It is a sneak peek of the choice pieces which will be on sale next season. It is a litmus test as to which catwalk trends will break out of the high-fashion bubble and make it big on the high street. Lastly - and this is why it is viewed with interest beyond the fashion world - it is a biannual insight into the self-image and strategy of a retail giant. Twice a year the mood in the M&S boardroom - bullish or...Read more ...